Authorities urged residents near Gum Street and Poplar Street in Ridgeville to shelter in place Monday evening while they searched for an armed and dangerous suspect, before later announcing the scene was clear and the threat had passed.
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office was assisting the Ridgeville Police Department with the incident in that area, according to the Sheriff’s Office as reported by Count on 2. Live 5 News reported that authorities stated Monday evening they were actively searching for the suspect, and all residents in the immediate area were urged to shelter in place until further notice.
Shelter-In-Place Order Lifted As Scene Clears
The shelter-in-place request was later lifted, and the scene was reported clear, per the same station's reporting. Law enforcement said that personnel had cleared the scene and that there was no longer a threat to the community, the outlet noted.
Count on 2 similarly reported that authorities said there was no known threat to the community at that time, echoing the resolution described by law enforcement.
Details about the suspect, including a description, and what initially prompted the search have not been reported. It also remains unclear whether anyone was located, injured, or taken into custody during the incident, and no detailed timeline for the search or for lifting the shelter-in-place order has been made public.
